Castello Lukeba

RBL

• #23 • Center Back

Castello Lukeba

RBL

• #23 • Center Back

Nationality

France

Position

Role

Ball-Playing Centre Back

Birthdate (Age)

Dec 17, 2002 (23)

Preferred Foot

Left

Height

6'0"

Weight

161 lb

Club

Leipzig

League

Bundesliga

Ranking

Bundesliga

2025/2026 All matches

Overall grade

79.4

19/467

Impact score

6.8

79/467

Defender rank

12th

12/195

All rank

34th

34/467

Top 5 Leagues

2025/2026 All matches

Defender rank

50th

50/993

All rank

180th

180/2,562

Grades

Key Grades

2025/2026 Bundesliga

Overall

9th/190 DEF

78.3

Passing

3rd/190 DEF

83.4

1 V 1 Defending

32nd/187 DEF

75.6

Aerial Duel

65th/187 DEF

Positioning

28th/189 DEF

80.1

Blocking

38th/187 DEF

80.3

Overall Grades by game

2025/2026 Bundesliga

Metrics

Key Metrics

2025/2026 Bundesliga

Appearances

2392

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Wohninvest Weserstadion

News

May 2, 2026

Finds bench role

Lukeba (adductor) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen.

Analysis: Lukeba came through Friday's final training session sufficiently for manager Ole Werner to include him among the substitutes after three consecutive absences caused by the adductor issue, with the club opting against taking any unnecessary risks given the importance of the matches ahead. The center-back has been one of Leipzig's most reliable defensive presences this season, starting 22 of his 23 appearances, and his presence on the bench offers a valuable option for a side heading into a crucial top-of-the-table fixture. His completion of a full session on Thursday had been an encouraging sign, and his return to the starting lineup is expected to follow imminently once coach Ole Werner is fully satisfied the adductor issue has settled.

Apr 30, 2026

Late call against Leverkusen

Lukeba (adductor) returned to full team training Thursday after participating in the majority of sessions throughout the week, and is a late call for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen, according to coach Ole Werner.

Analysis: Lukeba's progression through the week is an encouraging sign after the adductor issue kept him sidelined for three consecutive matches. Coach Ole Werner will wait until Friday's final training session before making a definitive call on his availability for what is a crucial top-of-the-table fixture. The center-back has been one of Leipzig's most reliable defensive presences this season, starting 22 of his 23 appearances, making his potential return a significant boost at both ends of a demanding week. His ability to complete a full session Thursday suggests he is closing in on full fitness, though the club will not take any unnecessary risks given the importance of the matches ahead. A return for the Leverkusen fixture would give manager Ole Werner a key defensive option as Leipzig push through the final stretch of Bundesliga campaign.